bsmphilly.com Topics: councilmanic districthttp://www.bsmphilly.com/topics/councilmanic-district/?utm_medium=RSSbsmphilly.com Topics: councilmanic districten-usWed, 20 May 2015 04:19:45 -0500Changing of the guardhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2015/may/20/changing-guard/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Former City Councilman Jim Kenney easily won the Democratic primary for mayor on Tuesday, beating five opponents on his way to a general election matchup with Republican Melissa Murray Bailey.</p> <p>Mayor Michael Nutter is prohibited from seeking a third four-year term.</p> <p>Meanwhile, in the 16-way Democratic primary for five at-large ...William Kenny and Tom WaringWed, 20 May 2015 04:19:45 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2015/may/20/changing-guard/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSRendell backs Deeley for city commissionerhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2015/may/13/rendell-backs-deeley-city-commissioner/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Former Pennsylvania Gov. and Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell has endorsed Democrat Lisa Deeley for city elections commissioner.</p> <p>"Lisa Deeley was born to serve the citizens of Philadelphia,&rdquo; Rendell said. &ldquo;She comes from a well-respected political lineage and possesses the intellect, experience and passion for public office that will serve her ...Tom WaringWed, 13 May 2015 20:38:10 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2015/may/13/rendell-backs-deeley-city-commissioner/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSProblematic trees prunedhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2015/apr/29/problematic-trees-pruned/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>City Councilman Bobby Henon and Philadelphia&rsquo;s Department of Parks and Recreation have been teaming up to remove and prune more than 1,000 problematic trees from the 6th Councilmanic District in recent weeks. Henon obtained funding for the ongoing project, nearly $200,000, from the unused portion of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative ...William KennyWed, 29 Apr 2015 18:23:03 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2015/apr/29/problematic-trees-pruned/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSShaping the 6th Districthttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2015/apr/15/shaping-6th-district/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Bridesburg, Mayfair, Port Richmond, Tacony, Torresdale and Wissinoming were among several neighborhoods represented at an April 7 meeting at the Bridesburg Boys and Girls Club, 2901 Bridge St.</p> <p>About 30 residents from the 6th Councilmanic District gathered for the Community Spaces Forum, the first of four public meetings comprising Councilman ...Melissa KomarWed, 15 Apr 2015 17:15:32 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2015/apr/15/shaping-6th-district/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSAround town: April 15, 2015http://www.bsmphilly.com/2015/apr/15/around-town-april-15-2015/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p><strong>Juniors invited to college event</strong></p> <p>The guidance departments of Father Judge and St. Hubert high schools will host a Junior Night on Wednesday, April 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the auditorium of St. Hubert, Torresdale and Cottman avenues.</p> <p>College admissions officers will be on hand to provide information ...Northeast Times StaffWed, 15 Apr 2015 18:01:19 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2015/apr/15/around-town-april-15-2015/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSPlanning institute is seeking members http://www.bsmphilly.com/2015/mar/25/planning-institute-seeking-members/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The deadline is Friday, March 27, to apply for the Philadelphia City Planning Commission Citizens Planning Institute.</p> <p>City Councilman Bobby Henon will offer a limited number of scholarships to 6th Councilmanic District residents to participate in the institute. The session will run from April 15 to May 27.</p> <p>This session&rsquo;s ...Northeast Times StaffWed, 25 Mar 2015 16:46:41 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2015/mar/25/planning-institute-seeking-members/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSDiaz, Abraham to appear at GNPCC eventhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2015/mar/18/diaz-abraham-appear-gnpcc-event/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Democratic mayoral candidates Nelson Diaz and Lynne Abraham will appear on Friday, March 20, at Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park, 8401 Roosevelt Blvd.</p> <p>Diaz is scheduled to speak at 8:30 a.m., followed by Abraham at 9:15.</p> <p>The two will be appearing as part of a mayoral breakfast series sponsored by ...Tom WaringWed, 18 Mar 2015 16:37:37 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2015/mar/18/diaz-abraham-appear-gnpcc-event/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSWard leaders back Morales over Sanchezhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2015/feb/25/ward-leaders-back-morales-over-sanchez/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Democratic ward leaders in the 7th Councilmanic District last week endorsed challenger Manny Morales over Councilwoman Maria Quinones Sanchez.</p> <p>Morales, of Frankford, is taking on Quinones Sanchez, who has served for two terms. The primary is on May 19. The district includes the neighborhoods of Castor Gardens, Northwood, Frankford, Juniata, ...Tom WaringWed, 25 Feb 2015 17:30:42 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2015/feb/25/ward-leaders-back-morales-over-sanchez/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSLanni announces candidacy for City Councilhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/dec/3/lanni-announces-candidacy-city-council/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Center City businessman Lou Lanni last Friday entered the race for an at-large City Council seat, declaring his intentions at Tailhook Tavern, at 3522 Cottman Ave. in Mayfair.</p> <p>A Republican, Lanni grew up in the Far Northeast and graduated from George Washington High School in 1977. He became a Philadelphia ...Tom WaringWed, 03 Dec 2014 18:50:43 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/dec/3/lanni-announces-candidacy-city-council/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSLetters to the Editor: November 19, 2014http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/nov/19/letters-editor-november-19-2014/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p><strong>Fed up with Comcast</strong></p> <p>Well I&rsquo;m pretty much fed up with Comcast. Since I have gotten this xfinity1 box, I have had nothing but problems. Almost every day, I have one problem or another. I wake up in the morning and I can&rsquo;t get sound or I can&rsquo;t get picture ...Times ReadersWed, 19 Nov 2014 17:37:13 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/nov/19/letters-editor-november-19-2014/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSNew bill requires database of vacant propertieshttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/nov/5/new-bill-requires-database-vacant-properties/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>There are dangers in the city&rsquo;s large, dark, empty places, and City Council last week passed a measure that will make them safer, especially for firefighters. The key to that increased safety is information.</p> <p>A bill sponsored by Councilman Dennis O&rsquo;Brien (R-at large) requires the city to create a database ...John LoftusWed, 05 Nov 2014 20:13:47 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/nov/5/new-bill-requires-database-vacant-properties/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSFormer state senator dies http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/oct/22/former-state-senator-dies/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Former state Sen. Bill Stinson died last week. He was 70.</p> <p>Stinson is survived by his wife, two daughters, two sons, mom, nine grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.</p> <p>Stinson was a businessman and Democratic leader of the 33rd Ward.</p> <p>In 1990, he finished third in a four-way Democratic primary ...Northeast Times StaffWed, 22 Oct 2014 18:30:39 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/oct/22/former-state-senator-dies/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSCouncilman O’Neill gives out activities grantshttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/jul/2/councilman-oneill-gives-out-activities-grants/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>City Councilman Brian O&rsquo;Neill distributed Philadelphia Activities Fund grants to various volunteer organizations in the 10th Councilmanic District.</p> <p>Here is the list:</p> <p>Resurrection Arts Program, St. Anselm Cares Program, St. Martha&rsquo;s Cares Program, Bustleton Memorial Post 810, Cpl. John Loudenslager Post 366, Boy Scout Troop 18, Boy Scout Troop 111, ...Northeast Times StaffWed, 02 Jul 2014 18:52:08 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/jul/2/councilman-oneill-gives-out-activities-grants/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSAs Election Day nears, a look at the candidateshttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/may/15/election-day-nears-look-candidates/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The primary election is set for Tuesday, May 20, and there are some hot races on the ballot.</p> <p>Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.</p> <p>Here is a look at the local races:</p> <p>&bull; <b>Governor</b>: Gov. Tom Corbett is unopposed on the Republican side.</p> <p>Four Democrats are in ...Tom WaringThu, 15 May 2014 18:00:41 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/may/15/election-day-nears-look-candidates/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSCommunity College presents Distinguished Leadership Awards http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/may/7/community-college-presents-distinguished-leadershi/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Kent Lufkin, president and CEO of 3rd Fed Bank, was among six people honored last week at Community College of Philadelphia&rsquo;s 15th Annual Distinguished Leadership Awards The awards are presented for outstanding contributions to higher education and the local community. Lufkin was honored with the Business Award.</p> <p>The April 29 ...Northeast Times StaffWed, 07 May 2014 19:29:51 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/may/7/community-college-presents-distinguished-leadershi/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSPharmaceutical manufacturer buys former IRS property http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/jan/9/pharmaceutical-manufacturer-buys-former-irs-proper/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>It was a big December for the Lannett Company.</p> <p>Within a week, the Northeast-based corporation began trading on the New York Stock Exchange, secured a $50 million bank loan and purchased a large portion of the former Internal Revenue Service processing center on Roosevelt Boulevard.</p> <p>Exactly which portion remains to ...William KennyThu, 09 Jan 2014 17:45:11 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/jan/9/pharmaceutical-manufacturer-buys-former-irs-proper/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSKrajewski remembered fondly at funeral http://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/sep/11/krajewski-remembered-fondly-funeral2/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Joan Krajewski was a good and faithful servant of God who did ordinary things extraordinarily, the Rev. Joseph Campellone said in his homily during the veteran city councilwoman&rsquo;s funeral Mass last week.</p> <p>&ldquo;She had a sense of who she was and what she was all about that was very special,&rdquo; ...Tom WaringWed, 11 Sep 2013 19:14:56 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/sep/11/krajewski-remembered-fondly-funeral2/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSLoss of a legendhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/sep/4/loss-legend2/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Brian O&rsquo;Neill and Joan Krajewski were both elected to City Council in 1979 and represented most of the Northeast for more than 30 years.</p> <p>O&rsquo;Neill, a Republican, and Krajewski, a conservative Democrat, were Port Richmond natives who voted on the same side of almost all issues for what they believed ...Tom WaringWed, 04 Sep 2013 17:42:21 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/sep/4/loss-legend2/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSLetters to the Editor: August 28, 2013http://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/aug/28/letters-editor-august-28-20132/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p><strong>Schools should teach kids, not parent them</strong></p> <p>Recently, in one of the local newspapers, an editorial writer suggested that we make the school year longer. The writer said that, &ldquo;Schools are doing a better job of educating kids than they were 50 years ago.&rdquo; And, &ldquo;The problem is that schools ...Times ReadersWed, 28 Aug 2013 20:29:37 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/aug/28/letters-editor-august-28-20132/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSSavage to host breakfast fundraiser at the shorehttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/jul/17/savage-host-breakfast-fundraiser-shore/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Dan Savage believes he&rsquo;ll have the support of many elected officials, ward leaders and unions in his expected Democratic primary challenge next year to state Sen. Tina Tartaglione.</p> <p>What he also needs will be money to take on Tartaglione (D-2nd dist.), a 20-year incumbent and a favorite of Democratic Senate ...Tom WaringWed, 17 Jul 2013 18:01:35 -0500http://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/jul/17/savage-host-breakfast-fundraiser-shore/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS